Certainly, these counties have a revenue problem due to a lack of timber receipts. But it's more than that. These counties also have the lowest property tax rates and some of the lowest incomes in the state. Their local government infrastructure is unraveling-and they refuse to step up and pay to mend it.

Right now, the legislature is considering policy that would allow the state to step in and take over for public safety, elections and other services. In other words, the rest of us would be paying to take care of these counties.

It's arguable that some people in these areas simply can't afford a property tax increase due to their low incomes. But is it fair or reasonable to expect the rest of the state to pick up the tab? Should these residents be forced to pay higher taxes to cover public safety and elections?

Or should they be required to live within their means--with no public safety services and no infrastructure to provide for elections?

To the Oregon Legislature:

Enough is enough. Twice in two years, reasonable gun safety proposals have not even received a vote in the Oregon Legislature. No solution is perfect, but we must act now to save lives. We ask you to commit now to passing reasonable gun safety laws at your next opportunity.

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To the Oregon Legislature:

Enough is enough. Twice in two years, reasonable gun safety proposals have not even received a vote in the Oregon Legislature. No solution is perfect, but we must act now to save lives. We ask you to commit now to passing reasonable gun safety laws at your next opportunity.

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Last Name*

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